Todd Drummond

Automation Worth Considering for the Building Industry

Todd Drummond

Automation within the building industry has been ongoing for decades but at a slower pace than other industries. So, what do we mean by automation? Let’s focus on two types: automation for building estimation and automation for roof truss manufacturing. Both will be discussed at the...

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October 2024
Issue #16303
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Glenn Traylor

Have You Taken the Quality Assurance Challenge?

Glenn Traylor

We have an annual tradition at the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC)—the Timber Products Inspection quality assurance challenge! This competition lets truss fabricators test their knowledge of ANSI/TPI 1 Chapter 3 requirements, and the winner receives a Yeti cooler. How...

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October 2024
Issue #16303
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Edmond Lim, P.Eng.

F1 Pit Stop Each Truss

Edmond Lim, P.Eng.

Performing an F1 pit stop for each truss is how to Feed the Beast! Truss builders know that assembling each truss on the truss tables is just like what an F1 pit stop crew does. Both F1 pit stop crews and truss assembly crews strive for efficiency, quality, safety, and teamwork, with a shared...

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October 2024
Issue #16303
Page 44
Erin Ohnesorge

When Saws Go Rogue

Erin Ohnesorge

Forget about “Rogue One,” ROGworx Automation has three heads that are better than one! If you haven’t met the guys yet, then you need to come by the ROGworx booth at the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) in Milwaukee, WI this month. So, who are the R-O-G in...

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October 2024
Issue #16303
Page 53
Carl Villella

Fixed Rate Drops Below Prime…Just in Time for BCMC!

Carl Villella

On September 18th, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by half a percent, the first cut in four years. It was a welcome development, and one that should have a positive outcome for the economy. Lower interest rates stimulate economic growth, and make lending of all types less...

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October 2024
Issue #16303
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Valerie Hansen

Optimize Offsite Production by Optimizing Lumber Costs

Valerie Hansen

Lumber is mission-critical to every component manufacturer (CM). On average, it represents two-thirds of your cost-of-goods (CoG), roughly half of the value of your product (Revenue – Pretax Profit). So, what are the market dynamics that surround the purchase of lumber? And how can your...

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October 2024
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Joe Kannapell

The Last Word: BCMC Hits & Misses

Joe Kannapell

Some surprises are in store at the BCMC Show this year, especially the stunning news that the biggest robotics maker won’t be there and won’t be showing up anywhere. But, the demise of House of Design (HoD) wasn’t because of their equipment, which worked serviceably (for more...

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October 2024
Issue #16303
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Anna Stamm

Advertiser Forum: Articles, Ads, and Tales from The Advertiser

Anna Stamm

My July column, What’s in The Advertiser’s Forum?, reiterates that our monthly issues contain content that our authors and advertisers would like to submit, rather than designating particular topics or themes each month. But that doesn’t stop some themes from appearing! Are...

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September 2024
Issue #16302
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MiTek Staff

MiTek to Showcase Innovative Solutions at BCMC | FS 2024

MiTek Staff

As a global pioneer in the building components industry, we’re looking forward to presenting our integrated solutions suite at the upcoming Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) | Framer’s Summit 2024. Our booth at the event will feature best-in-class software, automated...

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September 2024
Issue #16302
Page 52
Panels Plus Team

Transform Your Production With Panels Plus

Panels Plus Team

Is downtime affecting your production efficiency and holding you back from reaching your full potential? At Panels Plus, we’re passionate about transforming the panelizing industry with durable and innovative solutions that boost efficiency and streamline operations. As a leading provider...

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September 2024
Issue #16302
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